The Confederacy’s theory of victory at the start of the Civil War was straightforward — so logical, the historian Emory M.

The City of Hurricane unveiled its new Civil War Trails marker Friday, documenting the history of the Battle of Hurricane Bridge. The marker, installed last ...

William Groninger was born on a farm in Pennsylvania. He had a long and interesting life, serving as county surveyor, county ...

As families gather across the country, the first native-born U.S. saint offers a steady example of thanksgiving rooted in ...

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, a grieving nation turned towards spiritualism in the hope of seeing the dead once ...

Perhaps your history teachers failed to alert you to these Civil War facts: Jefferson Davis nearly got mugged by an angry female mob; Abraham Lincoln loved the Confederate anthem "Dixie," and Paul ...

Grandchildren, former President George W. Bush and others shared personal memories of the former vice president's life.

Washington National Cathedral hosted an invitation only funeral for Dick Cheney attended by many former presidents and vice ...

These confrontations were defined by extreme loss of life, destructive strategies, and profound courage. By taking a look at these clashes, we gain a clearer understanding of how the war played out.

While his funeral was happening 1,770 miles from his hometown of Casper, Wyoming, there was a palpable Cowboy State feel to Dick Cheney’s funeral ...

Grimes Davis rode through the dark like a man convinced Providence had tapped him on the shoulder, turning a doomed ...

Greenbrier State Park, just a short drive away, features a 42-acre lake with a beach area perfect for cooling off during Maryland’s humid summers. The park’s facilities include picnic areas, ...